Parental Smoking, Depression May Up ADHD Risk in Kids

Parental smoking and depression may be associated with increased attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) risk in children.

Parental smoking and depression may increase ADHD risk in children, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal Asia Pacific Psychiatry.

A new study has identified adults' smoking and depression as family environmental factors associated with the development of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.

Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Adult attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition in adults seen as hyperactivity, impulsiveness and reduced attention. ADHD impairs social, academic, neuropsychological and occupational behavior.

The findings come from an analysis of information on 23,561 children in Korea.

From a public healthcare perspective, the results illuminate the need to increase awareness of parental factors that have the potential to contribute to ADHD in children. This could be incorporated into 'stop smoking' campaigns or depression self-recognition programs.

"Our finding added to the evidence supporting the need for ADHD prevention strategies and would be helpful in the development of effective public prevention policies intended to promote healthy family environments," said corresponding author Dr. Jin-won Kwon, of Kyungpook National University, in South Korea.

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TOP INSIGHT

Parents' smoking and depression may increase ADHD risk in kids. Implementing effective awareness programs highlighting ways to promote healthy family environments and ADHD prevention strategies can be helpful.